Resources For Clayton Fire VictimsAugust 19, 2016The Clayton Fire continues to burn at 3,929 acres and is now 65 percent contained, according to CAL FIRE. There are evacuation centers set up for those who were evacuated or lost their homes in the fire.
Drought-Stricken East Porterville Gets First Hookups To Permanent Water SourceAugust 19, 2016When wells started going dry in the Tulare County town of East Porterville two years ago, the community became a poster child for California's drought. Now they're finally getting a permanent source of water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: Construction Leads Annual Job Growth In RegionAugust 19, 2016 | Ben Bradford | Steve MilneState data released today show total jobs in the Sacramento region increased by 17,700, or nearly two percent from July 2015 to July 2016. The state Employment Development Department says construction led year-over growth. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Child Prostitution Charges, Tampon Tax And BathroomsAugust 19, 2016 | Ben Bradford | Ben AdlerThe California Legislature considered dozens more potential laws Thursday, in a rush to finish before the end of the month.
Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting In AntelopeAugust 19, 2016The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department says one of its deputies shot and killed a man Thursday night during a domestic violence call.
Business Journal: The Sawyer, State Fare Kitchen, Nationwide Meats, Healthy Hounds KitchenAugust 19, 2016The Sacramento Business Journal's Digital Editor Sonya Sorich updates us on new restaurants coming to the area around Golden 1 Center. She also has details on the sale of a well known restaurant building in midtown Sacramento on H Street. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Natomas Levee Project Ready To BeginAugust 19, 2016The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has the go-ahead to begin a nine-part levee-improvement project for the Natomas Basin in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature Weighs Religious Liberty vs. LGBT Rights At Faith-Based UniversitiesAugust 19, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe latest battle over religious liberty involves church-affiliated colleges and universities, and their LGBT students. A California lawmaker wants to end the schools’ exemption from state anti-discrimination laws. But the move has hit a roadblock. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New 911 Phone System Now Operating In Placer CountyAugust 18, 2016 | Bob MoffittPlacer County has a new 911 phone system and it is the first of its kind in the Sacramento region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Mull Cap-And-Trade SpendingAugust 18, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia lawmakers are discussing how to spend cap-and-trade auction proceeds that have been accumulating since the last fiscal year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
